A half-scale version of the famous 1948 Keil Kraft (England) Wakefield kit. A simple and straight-forward build, designed to qualify for the Flying Aces Club "1/2 Wake" event. All 1/16" balsa construction.
Two prototypes were built using 1/32" ribs and fins and light 1/16" wood, but both were significantly under weight (more than 10 grams had to be added to meet minimum weight). So all short kits will be cut from 10-12# 1/16" balsa. My prototype, built from this was still 3 grams under weight.
This short kit contains: 3 pieces of laser-cut balsa and a rolled plan.
ALL VOLARE KITS ARE MADE IN SMALL BATCHES. IF STOCK-ON-HAND IS ZERO, A NEW BATCH WILL BE PRODUCED SOON. SIMPLY ORDER ANYWAY AND WE WILL MAKE THEM.
| Wing Span: | 20" |
| Target Weight: | 29 grams |
| Prop: | 6"-8" |
| Rubber: | 2 loops of 1/8" |
| Nose Bearing: | recommend Gizmo Geezer |
| Shaft: | 0.047" |
| Peg: | 3/32" Alum Tube |
| # of laser cut Sheets? 3 Kit? Short Kit (Plans and Laser cut wood) Contest Winner? YES! |
